Sights in the Gold Region 1849 First Edition
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Author: Johnson, Theodore T.
Title: Sights in the Gold Regions and Scenes by the Way
Place Published: New York
Publisher:Baker and Scribner
Date Published: 1849
Description: xii, 278 pp. 20x12 cm (8x4¾"), original blindstamped cloth, spine titled in gilt. First Edition.Important and early gold rush account, described as "one of the earliest published accounts" - Wheat. Johnson embarked on one of the first steamers that sailed from New York City for Panama, and arrived in San Francisco on April 1, 1849, and by April 12 was at Sutter's Mill. Cowan p.315; Graff 2223; Howes J154; Kurutz 363a; Wagner-Camp 167g:1; Wheat Gold Rush 112. Bookplates and ink marks present.
Author: Johnson, Theodore T.
Title: Sights in the Gold Regions and Scenes by the Way
Place Published: New York
Publisher:Baker and Scribner
Date Published: 1849
Description: xii, 278 pp. 20x12 cm (8x4¾"), original blindstamped cloth, spine titled in gilt. First Edition.Important and early gold rush account, described as "one of the earliest published accounts" - Wheat. Johnson embarked on one of the first steamers that sailed from New York City for Panama, and arrived in San Francisco on April 1, 1849, and by April 12 was at Sutter's Mill. Cowan p.315; Graff 2223; Howes J154; Kurutz 363a; Wagner-Camp 167g:1; Wheat Gold Rush 112. Bookplates and ink marks present.
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Spine slightly sunned, minor wear to boards; marginal foxing and toning; very good.
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Sights in the Gold Region 1849 First Edition
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